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Fact Check: Biden’s Handling of Classified Information, Federal Response to Election Threats, U-Turn in Politics

Fact check reveals false claims by President Biden on handling classified information. Biden officials confront limits of federal response in exercise preparing for 2024 election threats. The politics of a U-turn: Keir Starmer's decision sparks debate. Special counsel raises concerns over Biden's age and memory. Stay informed on these key political issues with 'Simply Politics'.Sources:https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/09/politics/fact-check-biden-makes-three-false-claims-about-his-handling-of-classified-information/index.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/02/09/politics/biden-officials-exercise-2024-election-chaos/index.htmlhttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68247994https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/08/politics/analysis-trump-2024-special-counsel-nevada-supreme-court/index.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) Fact check: Biden makes three false claims about his handling of classified information(00:03:19) Exclusive: Biden officials confront limits of federal response in exercise preparing for 2024 election threats(00:06:41) The politics of a U-turn(00:09:34) Special counsel feeds frenzy over Biden’s age

GOP House Dysfunction and Capitol Hill Deadlock

Analysis of how a botched impeachment laid bare a GOP House that cannot function. Plus, Capitol Hill redefining how nothing gets done. Also, Trump's House allies attempt to absolve him of responsibility for the Capitol attack. And Senate Democrats push for congressional consultation on weapons sales to Israel.Sources:https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/07/politics/mike-johnson-house-republicans-impeachment/index.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/02/06/politics/congress-border-vote-what-matters/index.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/02/06/house-republicans-insurrection-trump/https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/senate-democrats-push-to-require-that-biden-consult-congress-on-weapons-sales-to-israelOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Analysis: How a botched impeachment laid bare a GOP House that cannot function(00:03:43) Analysis: Capitol Hill is redefining how nothing gets done(00:06:36) Analysis | Trump’s House allies are sure of at least one thing: He didn’t do it(00:10:05) Senate Democrats push to require that Biden consult Congress on weapons sales to Israel

Trump’s Influence on GOP Compromises, Biden’s Veto Threat, Haley’s Voters, and RNC Turmoil

Analysis of how Trump and his GOP allies kneecap a border compromise they should have loved. Biden threatens to veto House GOP's standalone Israel aid bill. The significance of Haley's voters in deciding Biden's fate in November. Trump sends mixed signals on the fate of RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel.Sources:https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/06/politics/trump-republicans-immigration/index.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/02/05/politics/biden-veto-standalone-israel-aid-bill-mike-johnson/index.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/02/06/politics/haley-voters-trump-gop-biden-analysis/index.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/02/05/ronna-mcdaniel-trump-rnc-chair/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Analysis: Trump and his GOP allies kneecap a border compromise they should have loved(00:03:35) Biden threatens veto of House GOP’s standalone Israel aid bill(00:06:07) Analysis: Haley’s voters might decide Biden’s fate in November. Here’s why.(00:09:21) Trump sends mixed signals on the fate of RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel

Democrats Battle for House Seat, Senate Releases Border and Aid Package, Trump Suggests Changes at RNC

Democrats scramble to stave off defeat in battle for Santos' House seat. Senate releases $118 billion package addressing southern border, aid for Ukraine and Israel. Trump suggests he thinks there will be leadership changes at RNC. Stay informed on the latest political developments with 'Simply Politics'.Sources:https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/05/politics/george-santos-replacement-seat-suozzi/index.htmlhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/04/congress-border-security-ukraine-israel-gop-democrats-border/72400853007/https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/senators-release-118-billion-package-pairing-border-policy-with-aid-for-ukraine-and-israelhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/02/04/politics/ronna-mcdaniel-rnc-trump/index.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) Democrats scramble to stave off defeat in battle for Santos’ House seat(00:03:23) Senate releases $118 billion package addressing southern border, aid for Ukraine and Israel(00:06:33) Senators release $118 billion package pairing border policy with aid for Ukraine and Israel(00:09:40) Trump suggests he thinks there will be leadership changes at RNC

Namibia Mourns President’s Passing, White House Criticizes Israel Aid Bill, Biden’s South Carolina Victory, and Biden’s Path to Reelection

Namibia mourns the passing of President Hage Geingob. The White House criticizes House GOP's Israel aid bill. Biden secures victory in South Carolina's Democratic primary. Analysis reveals Biden's best path to reelection. Stay informed on these significant political developments and their implications for Namibia, U.S. foreign policy, the Democratic Party, and the upcoming election.Sources:https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/4/namibias-president-hage-geingob-dies-aged-82https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/4446866-white-house-calls-against-gop-israel-aid-bill/https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/biden-looks-to-win-big-in-south-carolinas-democratic-primary-after-pushing-for-state-to-go-firsthttps://www.cnn.com/2024/02/03/politics/biden-trump-2024-election-great-lakes/index.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:45) Namibia’s President Hage Geingob dies aged 82(00:02:33) White House calls House GOP’s $17.6B Israel aid bill a ‘cynical political maneuver’(00:04:55) Biden looks to win big in South Carolina's Democratic primary after pushing for state to go first(00:08:15) Analysis: Biden’s best path to reelection runs through the Great Lakes and not the Sun Belt

Pakistan Elections 2024: Major Parties and Political Landscape, Trump’s Trial Postponed

Get insights into the major political parties in Pakistan and their ideologies ahead of the upcoming general election. Plus, a federal judge postpones Donald Trump's trial on charges of plotting to overturn the 2020 election, impacting his political future. Stay informed about the evolving political landscape in Pakistan and the legal battles surrounding Trump.Sources:https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/3/pakistan-elections-2024-here-are-the-major-political-partieshttps://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2024/feb/03/33-pictures-that-defined-british-politicianshttps://www.haaretz.com/opinion/2024-02-03/ty-article-opinion/.highlight/how-the-left-became-a-politics-of-hatred-against-jews/0000018d-6562-d7f7-adcf-6def4fe50000https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/federal-judge-postpones-trumps-march-trial-on-charges-of-plotting-to-overturn-2020-electionOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) Pakistan elections 2024: Which are the major political parties?(00:04:52) ‘People said it did in his career’: 33 pictures that defined British politicians(00:07:32) Opinion | How the left became a politics of hatred against Jews(00:09:36) Federal judge postpones Trump's March trial on charges of plotting to overturn 2020 election

Haley Criticizes Trump’s Morals and Finances, Biden-Trump Rematch Dominated by Trump

Nikki Haley attacks Trump's morals, age, and wealth as she looks to stave off a home state loss. Haley calls out Trump and his PACs for spending $50 million on legal fees. Analysis reveals that a Biden-Trump rematch would be mostly about Trump. The toll of legal fees on Trump's 2024 campaign, in context.Sources:https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/02/politics/haley-trump-age-morals-wealth-2024-analysis/index.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/02/01/politics/haley-interview-cnntv/index.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/02/01/politics/biden-trump-rematch-poll-what-matters/index.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/02/01/toll-legal-fees-trumps-2024-campaign-context/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:45) Analysis: Haley attacks Trump’s morals, age and wealth as she looks to stave off home state loss(00:04:04) Haley calls out Trump and his PACs for spending $50 million on legal fees(00:07:29) Analysis: A Biden-Trump rematch would be mostly about Trump(00:10:54) Analysis | The toll of legal fees on Trump’s 2024 campaign, in context

Thai Court Rules Against Royal Insults Law, Nevada GOP Controversy, Grassley’s Tax Bill Concerns

Thai court rules that election winners must stop trying to change royal insults law. Video reveals controversy over Trump winning all of Nevada's presidential delegates. GOP senator expresses concerns about passing a tax bill that could make Biden 'look good'. Plus, more than $27M in Trump campaign fundraising went to legal costs in the last six months of 2023.Sources:https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/thailand-move-forward-royal-insults-law-rcna136691https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2024/02/01/nevada-caucus-primary-trump-lah-ebof-vpx.cnnhttps://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/gop-senator-doesnt-want-pass-tax-bill-make-biden-look-good-rcna136649https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/trump-campaign-paid-legal-fees-lawyers-millions-rcna136498Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) Thai court rules that election winners must stop trying to change royal insults law(00:03:23) Video: Trump is guaranteed to win all of Nevada's presidential delegates. Here's why(00:05:09) GOP senator doesn’t want to pass a tax bill because it could make Biden ‘look good’(00:07:50) More than $27M in Trump campaign fundraising went to legal costs in the last six months of 2023

Political Tensions in Congress, China’s Military Purge, Japan’s Funding Probe

GOP congressman calls Cori Bush 'loud' and says she needs to 'tone it down'. China ousts top rocket scientist from key political body in widening military purge. The professor vs the PM: a political funding probe shakes Japan's government. The Republican effort to impeach Mayorkas, explained.Sources:https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2024/01/31/cori-bush-troy-nehls-allegations-nn-vpx.cnnhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/01/31/china/china-rocket-scientist-ousted-cppcc-intl-hnk/index.htmlhttps://www.ft.com/content/24ca6ce5-8415-4523-ab49-7ea86615cf82https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/01/30/alejandro-mayorkas-impeachment-explained/

Pakistan’s Struggle for Democracy, Biden’s Challenge in the Middle East

Can Pakistan's politicians break the military's stranglehold? Analysis of the civilian-military imbalance in Pakistan and its implications for democracy. Plus, President Biden's task of containing a second war he didn't want in the Middle East. Insights into the complexities of the ongoing conflict and the difficult choices facing the US.Sources:https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/30/can-pakistans-politicians-break-the-militarys-strangleholdhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/01/30/politics/biden-middle-east-war-analysis/index.htmlhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-border-campaign-mexico-biden-b2487052.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/01/30/politics/biden-middle-east-war-analysis/index.html